U.S. Transportation Secretary Questions Ford’s CATL and Geely Partnerships
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is scrutinizing Ford’s China-linked partnerships, including battery supplier CATL and automaker Geely. CATL is set to supply LFP battery packs under a 2022 global deal, while Ford licenses CATL technology for a Michigan battery project and plans to assess CATL-derived storage uses in 2026. Ford’s broader Geely ties include plans for a European manufacturing joint venture.